Willem Holleeder: transfer to intensive supervision after EBI proceedings
Willem Holleeder’s lawyer reported on 24 July 2026 that he had been transferred from Vught’s EBI to the Intensive Supervision Division in Krimpen aan den IJssel. The transfer followed proceedings about his security regime. His final life sentence remains in force.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal sentenced Holleeder to life imprisonment on 24 June 2022 for instigating attacks between 2002 and 2006. Those attacks involved five murders, a manslaughter, an attempted murder and serious injury to one victim. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and sentence on 9 January 2024, according to the official court dossier.
The later proceedings concerned his placement in the Extra Secure Institution. That placement had been extended for another year in February 2026. The Council for the Administration of Criminal Justice and Protection of Juveniles found the decision insufficiently justified and required a fresh assessment. Less intrusive security measures could contain the risks, the council concluded.
Lawyer Chaimae Ihataren told RTL Boulevard that Holleeder had been moved to an Intensive Supervision Division. Crimesite and NL Times reported this on 24 July, naming Krimpen aan den IJssel.
An intensive supervision division still provides extensive security. A spokesperson for the state secretary explained in July that placements are periodically reviewed and a stricter regime remains possible.
